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development archives
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December 02, 2013
Professionalism for Procrastinators
Further details will follow.
* please note this session is from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ontario CPD: 3 Professionalism Hours
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November 13, 2013
The Corporate Counsel's Guide to Managing Tax Disputes and Mitigating Tax Risk
As companies have become more sophisticated in their tax planning and tax positions, the CRA has increased its scrutiny and enforcement activities. Join Michael Friedman and Carl Irvine for a discussion of how to better identify, evaluate and mitigate the potential tax risks in your company.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour , Webinar
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October 23, 2013
Foreign Corruption Legislation:
Is Your Company at Risk?
Canadian companies doing business internationally must comply not only with the Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, but must also comply with the U.K. Bribery Act, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and a wide range of domestic corruption legislation. Violations of anti-bribery legislation have serious ramifications for companies and their officers, directors, employees and agents. Join Elisabeth Preston for an insightful discussion of what you can do to ensure your company mitigates the risk of violations.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour , Webinar
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October 02, 2013
Maintaining Your Competitive Advantage:
What's New in Canada's Competition Law
Join James Musgrove and Mark Opashinov for everything you need to know about the year's developments in mergers, refusal to deal, price maintenance, abuse of dominant market position, cartel enforcement and misleading advertising.
* please note this session is from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour , Webinar
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September 18, 2013
Making Settlements Stick:
Practical Guide to Settling Business Disputes
Most business disputes are resolved before trial and often before litigation has even started; but there can be real issues in implementing settlements. Join Brent McPherson and Ben Bathgate for practical advice on how to avoid common pitfalls and achieve final and lasting settlements of your organization's business disputes.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour , Webinar
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June 04, 2013
Privacy Litigation:
Is Your Organization at Risk?
Your organization may be sued for breaching its privacy obligations and the consequences can be serious for your organization's business and reputation. Join Lisa Parliament for the latest developments in privacy litigation and practical advice on what to do if your organization is sued.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour, Webinar
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May 08, 2013
Corporate Counsel Checklist:
How to Avoid the Top Ten Traps in Your Commercial Lease
Because a commercial lease typically stretches over several years, the parties must anticipate their financial position and business requirements far into the future and try to balance the often conflicting needs for flexibility and certainty. Join Bill Rowlands, David Ross and Rosalyn Wallace for a look at the critical issues both parties should consider at the offer to lease stage.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour , Webinar
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April 10, 2013
News from the Class Action Front:
Recent Developments in the War on Canadian Business
Class actions can be a company's nightmare. Join litigators Scott Maidment and David Kent, Co-Chairs of McMillan's Class Action Defence Group, for a round-up of what is happening, and what to expect, on the class action front.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour , Webinar
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February 12, 2013
Human Rights in the Workplace
Human rights matters can be the most difficult workplace issues for employers to manage. Join Lyndsay Wasser and Paul Boshyk for a review of employers' fundamental obligations under Ontario's Human Rights Code, followed by a look at recent developments, including amendments to the Code and recent case law relating to discrimination on the basis of family status.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour , Webinar
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January 30, 2013
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation - Revised Regulations Released. Is Your Organization Ready?
Industry Canada has just released revised draft regulations for a 30-day consultation period. The revised regulations together with the CRTC's recently issued Information Bulletins complete the compliance picture. Join David Young, Janine MacNeil and Robert Hester for their take on what this means for your organization.
Ontario CPD: 1 Substantive Hour , Webinar
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